The Mumble 013: Short-Term Superman

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Why we're really bad at assessing long-term probability. Why Batman vs. Superman was an affront to math and why Bruce Wayne should have been far more concerned with climate change than with Clark Kent. Would you oppose action on climate change, if you would have to be the first to feel its effects? Black Panther and my attitude to a specific type of loss. Another Lord of the Rings mention. The neccessary mechanics of everyday life driving us to short-term over and against long-term thinking. The bargain we are being asked to make, in order to participate in a prior generation's version of society. And why we are making the economically rational decision to opt out. Also, why entertainment is a need, not a luxury. And.... hills!